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<li><a href="http://www.OpenSSH.com">OpenSSH</a> (supporting both the |
<li><a href="http://www.OpenSSH.com">OpenSSH</a> (supporting both the |
SSH1 and SSH2 protocols) is now at version 2.9.0. An SFTP server is now |
SSH1 and SSH2 protocols) is now at version 2.9.0. Secure file transfers are |
included for secure file transfers. |
encouraged using the greatly enhanced SFTP subsystem which now comes both with |
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<li>Since the RSA patent has expired, there is no longer a need to install |
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the SSL libraries. They are included in the system. |
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<li>Extensive changes to the documentation, notably the man pages and |
<li>Extensive changes to the documentation, notably the man pages and |
the Web FAQ. The manual pages now include useful examples to |
the Web FAQ. The manual pages now include useful examples to |
supplement the explanations. |
supplement the explanations. |
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<li>More complete collection and better tested set of "ports". |
<li>More complete collection and better tested set of "ports". |
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<li>Over 500 pre-built and tested packages. |
<li>Over 500 pre-built and tested packages. |
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<li>OpenBSD 2.9 will run on many Apple iMac, G3, G4, and G4 Cube machines. |
<li>OpenBSD 2.9 will run on the new Apple Titanium PowerBook G4. |
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<li>The system includes the following major components from outside suppliers: |
<li>The system includes the following major components from outside suppliers: |
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for all chipsets) |
for all chipsets) |
<li>gcc 2.95.3 |
<li>gcc 2.95.3 |
<li>perl 5.6.0 plus a few fixes. |
<li>perl 5.6.0 plus a few fixes. |
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<li>Apache 1.3.19 (+ patches), mod_ssl 2.8.1, OpenSSL 0.9.5a, DSO support |
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<li>ipf 3.4.16 (+ patches) |
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<li>groff 1.15 |
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<li>sendmail 8.11.3 |
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<li>lynx 2.8.2 with HTTPS support added |
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<li>sudo 1.6.3p7 |
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<li>ncurses 5.2 |
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<li>Latest KAME IPv6 |
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<li>KTH Kerberos 1.0.2 |
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<li>OpenSSH 2.9.0 |
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<li>Much improved device driver support |
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<li>3Com 3c990 3XP Typhoon/Sidewinder driver (Ethernet only). |
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<li>New RAID drivers supporting Adaptec FSA, American Megatrands MegaRAID, and Compaq SmartARRAY-based PCI controllers. |
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<li>New SCSI drivers supporting Initio 940/950, Symbios Logic 53c1x10, and AMD Am53c974-based PCI adapters. |
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<li>Laptop audio support includes new drivers for ESS Maestro 1/2/2E, Yamaha DS-XG, and Cirrus Logic CS4281 devices. |
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<li>USB hardware is now enabled by default and includes support for keyboards and mice. |
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<li>Many improvements for security and reliability (look for the red |
<li>Many improvements for security and reliability (look for the red |
print in the <a href=plus29.html>complete changelog</a>). |
print in the <a href=plus29.html>complete changelog</a>). |
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<li>Many other new features, including: |
<li>Many other new features, including: |
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<li>Vastly improved Linux emulation allowing many more applications to run. |
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<li>kqueue kernel event notification mechanism. |
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